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The following core schema properties apply to all rationales, regardless of domain:

Example of alternativesConsidered

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When a rationale relates to the Customer domain, the following additional properties can be specified:

Market Domain Extensions

When a rationale relates to the Market domain, the following additional properties can be specified:

Finance Domain Extensions

When a rationale relates to the Finance domain, the following additional properties can be specified:

Risk Management Domain Extensions

When a rationale relates to the Risk Management domain, the following additional properties can be specified:

Supply Chain Domain Extensions

When a rationale relates to the Supply Chain domain, the following additional properties can be specified:

Enumeration Values

Core Enumerations

rationaleOrientation

• "Reactive" - Responding to existing conditions or events that have already occurred

• "Proactive" - Anticipating future conditions or opportunities that have not yet materialized

rationaleType (Core)

• "Preventative" - Aims to prevent potential negative outcomes before they occur

• "Remedial" - Addresses existing problems or deficiencies that need correction

• "Opportunistic" - Leverages an emerging situation to create value or advantage

• "Proactive" - Initiates change in anticipation of future needs or conditions

• "Reactive" - Direct response to a specific trigger or event

• "Compliance_Fulfillment" - Ensures adherence to legal, regulatory, or policy requirements

• "Strategic_Advancement" - Supports forward movement on strategic objectives or positioning

reasoningPattern (Core)

• "Causal" - Based on cause-and-effect relationships between events or conditions

• "Comparative" - Based on similarities or differences with other situations or organizations

• "Normative" - Based on standards, best practices, or what should ideally be done

• "Predictive" - Based on forecasts or projections of future conditions

• "Analogical" - Based on parallels with similar situations encountered previously

• "Deductive" - Based on applying general principles to specific situations

• "Inductive" - Based on recognizing patterns from specific observations

evidenceBase (Core)

• "Data_Driven" - Primarily supported by quantitative metrics or analysis

• "Expert_Judgment" - Based on specialized knowledge or experience of subject matter experts

• "Industry_Best_Practice" - Informed by recognized standards or approaches in the industry

• "Customer_Feedback" - Derived from direct customer or user input

• "Internal_Analysis" - Based on internal studies, assessments, or evaluations

• "External_Research" - Supported by third-party research or market analysis

• "Competitive_Analysis" - Informed by assessment of competitor strategies or positions

businessValueType (Core)

• "Cost_Reduction" - Decreasing operational or production expenses

• "Revenue_Growth" - Increasing income or sales volume

• "Risk_Reduction" - Mitigating potential threats or vulnerabilities

• "Customer_Experience" - Enhancing interactions and satisfaction for customers

• "Operational_Efficiency" - Improving internal processes or productivity

• "Competitive_Advantage" - Strengthening position relative to competitors

• "Brand_Perception" - Enhancing how the organization is viewed in the market

• "Stakeholder_Trust" - Building confidence among investors, partners, or regulators

• "Market_Creation" - Developing entirely new markets or customer segments

• "First_Mover_Advantage" - Gaining benefits from being first to market with an offering

• "Market_Disruption" - Changing existing market structures or business models

• "Innovation_Leadership" - Establishing recognized leadership in innovative practices

• "Ecosystem_Development" - Building or expanding a network of partners or complementary offerings

• "Strategic_Positioning" - Improving long-term strategic position or capabilities

competitivePositioning.positioningType

• "Differentiation" - Setting the organization apart based on unique attributes or capabilities

• "Cost_Leadership" - Competing primarily on price or value through operational efficiency

• "Focus_Strategy" - Targeting specific market segments with tailored offerings

• "Blue_Ocean" - Creating uncontested market space rather than competing in existing markets

• "Industry_Leadership" - Establishing the organization as a dominant force in the industry

• "Fast_Follower" - Quickly adopting innovations after market validation by others

• "Niche_Dominance" - Commanding a specialized market segment or application area

• "Strategic_Alliance" - Leveraging partnerships or collaborations for competitive advantage

relationshipTypes

• "supports" - This rationale reinforces or enhances another rationale

• "contradicts" - This rationale conflicts with or opposes another rationale

• "expands" - This rationale builds upon or extends the scope of another rationale

• "duplicates" - This rationale substantially overlaps with another rationale

• "supersedes" - This rationale replaces or makes obsolete another rationale

Domain-Specific Enumerations

Customer Domain

customerInsightSource

• "Voice_of_Customer" - Direct feedback from customers

• "Customer_Behavior_Analysis" - Analysis of customer actions and patterns

• "Market_Research" - Structured research on customer segments and needs

• "Customer_Service_Data" - Information from customer service interactions

• "Social_Media_Analysis" - Insights from social media conversations

• "Customer_Journey_Mapping" - Analysis of customer experience touchpoints

• "Customer_Feedback" - Formalized feedback mechanisms

• "Competitive_Analysis" - Understanding customer choices vs. competitors

Customer-specific reasoningPattern

• "Customer_Needs_Based" - Focused on addressing explicit customer requirements

• "Market_Trends_Based" - Responding to changing customer behaviors

• "Journey_Friction_Based" - Addressing pain points in customer experience

• "Segment_Value_Based" - Prioritizing high-value customer segments

• "Experience_Gap_Based" - Closing gaps in customer experience

Customer-specific businessValueType

• "Customer_Retention_Value" - Keeping existing customers

• "Customer_Acquisition_Value" - Gaining new customers

• "Customer_Growth_Value" - Expanding revenue from existing customers

• "Brand_Loyalty_Value" - Strengthening customer commitment

• "Customer_Experience_Value" - Enhancing interactions

• "Market_Share_Value" - Increasing proportion of customer base

Market Domain

marketInsightSource

• "Market_Research" - Formal market studies and analysis

• "Competitive_Intelligence" - Information about competitor moves

• "Industry_Analysis" - Broader sector trends and patterns

• "Customer_Feedback" - Customer input about market needs

• "Sales_Data" - Patterns in market purchases

• "Partner_Network" - Insights from business partners

• "External_Consultant" - Third-party market expertise

• "Strategic_Planning" - Internal market projections

Market-specific rationaleType

• "Competitive_Response" - Reacting to competitor actions

• "Market_Opportunity" - Pursuing new market openings

• "Defensive_Position" - Protecting market share

• "Industry_Adaptation" - Adjusting to industry changes

• "Growth_Initiative" - Expanding market presence

• "Market_Entry" - Moving into new markets

• "Market_Exit" - Leaving unprofitable markets

• "Innovation_Imperative" - Responding to market innovation needs

• "Consolidation_Strategy" - Optimizing market positions

Finance Domain

financialInsightSource

• "Financial_Analysis" - Analysis of financial metrics

• "Performance_Metrics" - Operational performance indicators

• "Investment_Review" - Analysis of investment opportunities

• "Budget_Analysis" - Review of budget allocations

• "Cost_Structure_Assessment" - Analysis of cost components

• "Revenue_Analysis" - Review of revenue streams

• "Risk_Assessment" - Financial risk evaluations

• "Capital_Planning" - Long-term capital allocation planning

Finance-specific rationaleType

• "Financial_Performance_Improvement" - Enhancing financial metrics

• "Cost_Optimization" - Reducing or reallocating costs

• "Investment_Justification" - Supporting investment decisions

• "Capital_Allocation" - Guiding resource allocation

• "Financial_Risk_Management" - Mitigating financial risks

• "Resource_Prioritization" - Determining resource priorities

• "Financial_Sustainability" - Ensuring long-term viability

• "Funding_Strategy" - Approaching funding decisions

• "Value_Creation" - Generating financial value

Risk Management Domain

riskInsightSource

• "Risk_Assessment" - Formal risk evaluation process

• "Incident_Analysis" - Review of past incidents

• "Control_Monitoring" - Oversight of control effectiveness

• "Audit_Finding" - Results from audit processes

• "Industry_Intelligence" - Risk trends in the industry

• "Scenario_Analysis" - Evaluation of potential risk scenarios

• "Expert_Judgment" - Risk specialist opinions

Risk-specific rationaleType

• "Risk_Prevention" - Preventing risk events

• "Risk_Mitigation" - Reducing risk impact

• "Risk_Transfer" - Shifting risk to other parties

• "Risk_Acceptance" - Acknowledging and allowing risk

• "Control_Enhancement" - Improving risk controls

• "Response_Planning" - Preparing for risk events

• "Opportunity_Exploitation" - Leveraging positive risk

• "Compliance_Management" - Meeting risk requirements

Supply Chain Domain

supplyChainInsightSource

• "Performance_Metrics" - Supply chain performance data

• "Supply_Chain_Analytics" - Advanced supply chain analysis

• "Market_Intelligence" - Market factors affecting supply chain

• "Supplier_Feedback" - Input from suppliers

• "Customer_Requirements" - Customer needs affecting supply chain

• "Risk_Assessment" - Supply chain risk evaluation

• "Technology_Evaluation" - Analysis of supply chain technologies

• "Compliance_Analysis" - Regulatory compliance assessment

Supply Chain-specific rationaleType

• "Disruption_Response" - Addressing supply chain disruptions

• "Network_Optimization" - Improving supply chain structure

• "Cost_Reduction" - Decreasing supply chain costs

• "Service_Improvement" - Enhancing service levels

• "Risk_Mitigation" - Reducing supply chain risks

• "Capability_Development" - Building supply chain capabilities

• "Sustainability_Enhancement" - Improving environmental impact

• "Technology_Adoption" - Implementing new technologies

• "Supplier_Change" - Modifying supplier relationships

JSON Schema Reference

For the complete JSON schema definition, see the GitHub repository.

Relationship with Other Domains

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This consolidated schema supports structured reasoning and traceability across strategy, policy, and initiative development, ensuring that every response is grounded in a documented rationale that bridges from trigger events to strategic objectives.

Innovation updates

Rationale Schema Updates

1. Add new Innovation domain rationaleType enum values:

   • Innovation_Advancement - Developing new innovations

   • Capability_Enhancement - Strengthening innovation capabilities

   • Portfolio_Optimization - Improving innovation portfolio balance

   • Experimentation_Need - Supporting testing of concepts

   • Innovation_Culture - Strengthening innovation mindsets

2. Add new Innovation-specific evidenceBase enum values:

   • Experiment_Results - Based on innovation testing

   • Innovation_Metrics - Informed by innovation performance data

   • Prototype_Feedback - Derived from prototype testing

3. Add new Innovation-specific businessValueType enum values:

   • Innovation_Leadership - Establishing position as an innovation leader

   • Time_To_Market - Accelerating innovation development cycles

   • Innovation_Capability - Building organizational capability for innovation

4. Add Innovation domain-specific properties:

   • innovationInsightSource: String (enum) - Source of innovation insights

   • innovationImpactAssessment: Object - Assessment of impact on innovation

Sustainability updates

Rationale Schema Updates:

1. Add sustainability-specific rationaleType values:

   • "Sustainability_Compliance"

   • "Environmental_Stewardship"

   • "Social_Impact_Enhancement"

   • "Governance_Improvement"

   • "Climate_Risk_Mitigation"

2. Add "Sustainability_Insight" to evidenceBase enum values

3. Add sustainability-specific businessValueType values:

   • "Environmental_Value"

   • "Social_Value"

   • "Governance_Value"

   • "Sustainability_Reputation"

4. Add a new sustainabilityInsightSource enum with values:

   • "ESG_Assessment"

   • "Climate_Scenario_Analysis"

   • "Stakeholder_Materiality_Assessment"

   • "Sustainability_Reporting"

   • "External_ESG_Rating"